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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI student Gerald Belz died from hypothermia, UI police say

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 15, 2019

University of Iowa student Gerald Belz's death on Jan. 30 amid polar weather was because of hypothermia due to cold exposure, UI police announced Friday. The UI Public Safety Department received Belz's...

J. Martin Scholtz of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine speaks during the VP for Research candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

Faculty attend first Vice President for Research forum

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 15, 2019

The first University of Iowa vice president for Research candidate, J. Martin Scholtz, visited the campus on Thursday to discuss his vision of making the UI one of the more pre-eminent universities of...

Students and colleagues remember UI professor of African Art History Christopher Roy

Students and colleagues remember UI professor of African Art History Christopher Roy

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 15, 2019

African-art history Professor Christopher Roy has left behind a legacy after 41 years at the University of Iowa, a tenure that spans continents and changed the university forever. The professor died on...

Snow comes down in the Hawk Lot on Monday, February 11, 2019.

Students face trouble in Hawk Lot because of winter weather

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 15, 2019

As winter weather continues to hit Iowa City, students with vehicles parked in the Hawk Lot may face challenges in accessing their cars. After snowfall, plows clear streets and parking lots, but they...

Nikki Gierman donates blood for the Greek Week blood drive at the IMU on Monday, April 7, 2014.

Polar winds lead to critically low blood donations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 14, 2019

Local blood centers are searching for people willing to give blood after a sharp decrease in their supply following the polar weather. According to the American Association of Blood Banks, 38 percent...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16.

Kirk Ferentz trial reaches end, verdict still to come

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 14, 2019

A judge has yet to rule on a civil case of the ongoing feud with Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz and his neighbors. The trial began on Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday, according to news reports....

Staff members listen to a presentation during the Staff Council meeting at the University Town Centre on Wednesday, February 13. 2019.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Staff Council weighs decision to pursue public-private partnership for utilities

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 14, 2019

The University of Iowa Staff Council responded to the university’s proposal of entering a public-private partnership for its utility system in a meeting on Wednesday. The UI announced Feb. 8 that it...

Freddy's is seen in the Old Capital Mall in Iowa City on Feb. 5, 2019.

UI has no plans to offer fast food on campus

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 14, 2019

Compared with other universities in the U.S., the University of Iowa has a lack of fast-food or chain locations on campus, and there are no plans to change that. UI Housing & Dining is self-operated,...

The Pioneer Grove Wind Farm is seen in Mechanicsville, Iowa on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

UI research finds no hazards from wind turbines

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 13, 2019

Although they may tower alongside highways, recent research has found Iowa’s wind turbines are actually gentle giants. University of Iowa professors, in collaboration with the Iowa Environmental Council,...

A case of e-cigarettes are seen at the Konnexion in Iowa City on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

In an effort to quit smoking, cigarette users turn to vaping as a solution

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 13, 2019

As vaping and Juuling become more popular, some are beginning to use those methods as a means of kicking the habit of smoking. When Juul came out, it was advertised as a way to quit smoking, said Stephanie...

Chair of the University of Iowa Department of Biology, Diane C. Slusarski poses for a portrait on Monday, February 11th, 2018.

Team co-led by UI biologists discover gene key to human hearing

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 12, 2019

A team of biologists co-led by the University of Iowa have found a gene critical to hearing and the auditory system in humans and animals. Researchers from the UI Biology Department and Czechia have worked...

Terry Johnson, the University of Iowa Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, speaks at the Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Johnson was on hand to address a proposed public-private partnership concerning UI power generation capabilities. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

UI Faculty Senate addresses potential public-private partnership

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 12, 2019

Faculty Senate members debated the pros and cons of handing over management of its utility system to a private contractor on Tuesday, contemplating the potential benefits to the institution in the agreement’s...